Specifically, two wheels. I bought an e-scooter!

I’ve been off wheels for more than two years. I loaned my parents my car, as they live in a car-centric area and I don’t, and now it’s just my Mom still living and she’s never been in a position to give it back.

Mobility = freedom.

I AM SO EXCITED.

    • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      3·
      9 days ago

      I’m lucky to live in a city with a five-mile long free commuter train, but having it is going to open up so much of the city that’s not easily or economically reachable right now. It’s gonna be great.

  • nocturne@slrpnk.netEnglish
    3·
    9 days ago

    Which scooter did you get?

    I purchased an InMotion S1F last year, them my wife took it over. So i upgrade to an RS Jet. I have had the jet about a month and already have 75 miles/120km on it.

    And I just finished installing a solar charging station in my shed for them https://slrpnk.net/post/38715710

    • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      8 days ago

      I got a Segway Ninebot Max G3 Electric Scooter.

      I was tempted to get one of the performance scooters that goes 40-50 mph, but I don’t really need it, and nearly everyone I know who scoots recommends Segway as a brand.

        • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
          2·
          8 days ago

          Yeah, I was able to beat the price somewhat by finding someone selling one they were using as a demo model in their store, so it’s basically new (only 4 miles on it) but I got it for $850 instead of $1200. They are pricey, and getting pricier thanks to the war and tariffs.

      • nocturne@slrpnk.netEnglish
        1·
        8 days ago

        My first scooter tops out at 15.6mph. My current I have had over 30mph, however state law limits that to 20mph. I really like the new scooter, but if I had realized about the limiting law I would have gone for something a little smaller.

        • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
          1·
          8 days ago

          I only need to be able to go just fast enough that cars around me will be less likely to whip around, but thankfully there are lots of residential roads I can use around here, so my hope is to not have to be on the main roads all the time.

          • nocturne@slrpnk.netEnglish
            3·
            8 days ago

            I do most of my scooting through residential areas too.

            Also, watch as the battery gets lower. If it I’d like mine, your percentage is going to drop really quick under 40%.

            I went out to take an ~3 mile ride this morning. I left the house at 37%, got to the farmer’s market 2/3rds of a mile and was at 34%. Left the farmer’s market and a block later was under 30%. I ended up turning around early and walked it a ways home. I got home at 2%.

  • BloodMuffin@lemmy.caEnglish
    2·
    8 days ago

    congrats!! i got mine a few months ago, you’re gonna love it. get a good lock! i recommend a heavy chain. also be sure not to drain your battery below 20% ever. 30% is safer.

    i live about 10km (6mi) from downtown, so I ended up adding an extra battery so I didn’t have to worry about losing power after cruising. now I get about 80km(55mi) to a charge, going about 50km/hr(35mi/hr)